The 41,051-acre (16,613 ha) scenic area is administered by the U.S. Forest Service.

There is also a 15-acre (6.1 ha) fishing lake atop Post Mountain, developed by the U. S. Forest Service during the 1930s, is included within the scenic area.

[2] Cedar Lake has 3 miles (4.8 km) of shoreline and covers an area of 78 acres (32 ha).

It is a recreational lake, primarily used for fishing, although swimming and boating are also allowed and are popular.

Facilities include boat docks and ramps, drinking water, outdoor grills, pavilion, picnic area with tables, playground, hook-up sites for recreational vehicles and tent sites for camping.